Hail History

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Hail history for Gardere, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 30, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.75 inJun 20, 2023
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles115

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gardere on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jun 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Gardere

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 30, 20251 in
quarter		Essen
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Gardere		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20251 in
quarter		Jones Creek
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gardere		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		St Gabriel, Arlington
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Gardere		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bullion, Kleinpeter
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Gardere		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Gardere by year

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When hail season peaks near Gardere

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (7).

2Jan3Feb3Mar7Apr12May6Jun1Jul2Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Gardere

Jun 20, 2023 · 3.75 in · University (4 mi from Gardere)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture of hail measured to 3.75 inches. Relayed through social media.

Apr 22, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Baton Rouge (9 mi from Gardere)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail, up to size of a tennis ball was reported near the intersection of Airline Highway and Old Hammond Road.

May 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plaquemine (7 mi from Gardere)

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Essen (4 mi from Gardere)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Mall of Louisiana, along with a rotating wall cloud.

Apr 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Magnolia Woods (6 mi from Gardere)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Old Hammond Highway and Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gardere

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2020EF1Essen
5 mi from Gardere		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Essen
4 mi from Gardere		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF0Nesser
6 mi from Gardere		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2017EF1Cedar Crest
8 mi from Gardere		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF0Oak Grove
10 mi from Gardere		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 24, 2013EF0Bayou Paul
4 mi from Gardere		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 10, 2013EF0Reveille
6 mi from Gardere		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2007EF0Carville
9 mi from Gardere		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 16, 2006F1Plaquemine
7 mi from Gardere		2.2 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gardere

115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gardere since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 9, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedBrusly
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedWestminster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202667 mph, measuredGardere, Port Allen, Plaquemine
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAddis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202660 mph, estimatedPort Allen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202558 mph, estimatedUniversity
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202558 mph, estimatedNesser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202560 mph, estimatedIstrouma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedInniswold, Essen, Millerville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Gardere; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Gardere.

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